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Inspiration has left the building. I'm making dinner for six Thursday (including two kids) and I'm completely out of ideas. <br /><br /> Nobody is especially picky and there are no dietary restrictions. <br>
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I'm kind of bored with my typical go-to menus for company (roast pork or chicken with veg), and I'm not a huge fan of typical crowd-pleasing type food. (chili, spaghetti, most casseroles)<br>
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I'm fairly good cook, but I haven't fed even non picky children in ages, and the adults are known foodies.<br>
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Got any ideas for me?post:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:52:11 -0800Space KittymenurecipesBy: computech_apolloniajameshttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355364
Taco bar? Enchiladas?comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355364Tue, 25 Dec 2012 13:56:25 -0800computech_apolloniajamesBy: HotToddyhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355371
How about an easy and delicious French bistro type meal that can mostly be made ahead and should satisfy known foodies?<br>
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Salad of slivered radicchio, roasted beets, and chopped walnuts (very festive arranged on a platter, tossed at the table and then served on salad plates)<br>
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Roasted salmon with lentils (you can do the lentils ahead of time, then roast a side of salmon--serve in soup plates with slices of salmon on top of the lentils, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with parsley)<br>
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Apple tart with creme fraiche<br>
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If you like this idea, memail me and I'll give you recipes.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355371Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:05:58 -0800HotToddyBy: pink candy flosshttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355372
French toast and bacon with a fruit salad on the side! Pizza? Grilled cheese sandwiches and potato chips.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355372Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:07:05 -0800pink candy flossBy: nathancaswellhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355376
Homemade ravioli and an arugula salad.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355376Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:12:31 -0800nathancaswellBy: geek anachronismhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355379
Slow cooked beef cheek?comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355379Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:16:40 -0800geek anachronismBy: DarlingBrihttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355383
Roast ham, roast goose, roast leg of lamb, or roast beef with Yorkshire pudding.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355383Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:23:27 -0800DarlingBriBy: tel3pathhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355387
Zakuska table! Allocate four canapés per person and fill the gaps with a variety of breads.<br>
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Followed by three spectacular desserts! Chocolate meringue pie, lemon meringue pie, upside down pear gingerbread.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355387Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:39:52 -0800tel3pathBy: Olliehttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355390
Tamales?comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355390Tue, 25 Dec 2012 14:55:22 -0800OllieBy: snickerdoodlehttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355393
Any of the recipes from Sunday Suppers at Lucques is perfect for 6-person dinner parties. Here's one of my favorite menus for this time of year:<br>
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<a href="http://www.cookstr.com/recipes/young-onion-tart-with-cantal-applewood-smoked-bacon-and-herb-salad">Young Onion Tart with Bacon and Herb Salad</a><br>
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<a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2009/02/devils-chicken-thighs-braised-leeks/">Deviled chicken thighs with braised leeks</a>comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355393Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:03:05 -0800snickerdoodleBy: Room 641-Ahttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355400
<a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/12/food52s-short-rib-ragu.html">Short Rib Ragu</a> with polenta or pasta<br>
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Bonus: Make it a day ahead.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355400Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:30:33 -0800Room 641-ABy: allymusiquahttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355408
I recently made this <a href="http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2012/10/baby-spinach-salad-with-dates-almonds/">Baby Spinach with Dates &amp; Almonds</a> which was a HUGE hit, kids and adults alike. <br>
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What about <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Seafood-Paella-366249">paella</a>?comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355408Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:41:45 -0800allymusiquaBy: Space Kittyhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355414
It's a festivus miracle, you all have inspired me.<br>
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I'm making the hell out of some braised short ribs. Thanks for the ideas and keep the links coming!comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355414Tue, 25 Dec 2012 15:57:13 -0800Space KittyBy: zorseshoeshttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355426
I see you've chosen your main course, but maybe for next time, you'd like to make <a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90647585">Arrosto di Maiale Al Latte (Milk-Braised Pork)</a>. It's super easy, and incredibly delicious. Makes its own gravy (mostly). I made it for Christmas dinner one year, and the guests were practically licking the plates. Goes well with mashed potatoes, or probably any potatoes.<br>
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Scroll down for the recipe.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355426Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:16:52 -0800zorseshoesBy: R2WeTwohttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355490
Lobster Mac and Cheese?comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355490Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:01:20 -0800R2WeTwoBy: mandymanwasregisteredhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355518
I've been doing a lot of protein, garlic mashed potatoes and cooked greens lately. I'm a big fan of cooking the greens in shallots and bacon grease or pancetta. <br>
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Risotto with butternut squash is always good/scales up easily enough. And helps warm up the house since you need to bake the squash.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355518Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:39:04 -0800mandymanwasregisteredBy: HotToddyhttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355531
<em>Risotto with butternut squash is always good/scales up easily enough.</em><br>
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Yes! I always forget how delicious it is but made it the other night with garlic, sage, parmesan and we couldn't shut up about it the whole time we were eating. It's one of the most wonderful comfort foods ever.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355531Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:01:41 -0800HotToddyBy: moirahttp://ask.metafilter.com/231808/Dinner-for-6-desperately-need-inspiration#3355574
We love this <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/136486/Recipe-for-Pork-Tenderloin#1950191">butternut squash goat cheese gratin</a>, and it disappeared within minutes when I made it for company.comment:ask.metafilter.com,2012:site.231808-3355574Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:27:10 -0800moira